Agricultural & Biological Engineering: Steam Corridor Restoration Manual

Steam Corridor Restoration Manual

Table of Contents

June, 1998

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AUTHORS and ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (16KB)
INTRODUCTION (400KB)
- Why is stream corridor restoration important?
- Why is a stream corridor restoration handbook needed?
- What does the handbook cover?
- Who is the intended audience?
- How is the handbook organized?
- How is the handbook intended to be used?
PART I: BACKGROUND (Intro., 90KB)
Chapter 1: Overview of Stream Corridors (2,200KB)
- 1A. Overview of Structure and Scale
  - Structure Concepts
  - Structure at Scales Broader than the Stream Corridor
  - Structure at Scales At or Below the Stream Corridor
  - Temporal Scale
- 1B. Stream Corridor Functions and Dynamic Equilibrium
  - Habitat Function
  - Conduit Function
  - Barrier and Filter Functions
  - Source and Sink Functions
  - Dynamic Equilibrium
- 1C. A Lateral View Across the Stream Corridor
  - Stream Channel
  - Floodplain
  - Transitional Upland Fringe
- 1D. A Longitudinal View Along the Stream Corridor
  - Channel and Floodplain
  - Vegetation
Chapter 2: Stream Corridors Processes and Characteristics (3,000KB)
- 2A. Hydrologic Processes
  - Hydrologic Processes-Lateral View
  - Hydrologic Processes-Longitudinal View
- 2B. Geomorphic Processes
  - Geomorphic Processes-Lateral View
  - Geomorphic Processes-Longitudinal View
- 2C. Physical and Chemical Characteristics
  - Major Chemical Constituents of Water
  - Nutrient Cycles
  - Minor constituents of Water
  - Synthetic Organic Chemicals in Water
- 2D. Biological Community Characteristics
  - Terrestrial Systems
  - Aquatic Systems
Chapter 3: Disturbance Affecting Stream Corridors (1,200KB)
- 3A. Natural Disturbances
- 3B. Human-Induced Disturbance
  - Common Disturbance
  - Land Use Activities
  - Summary of Potential Effects of Land Use Activities
PART II: DEVELOPING A STREAM CORRIDOR RESTORATION PLAN (Intro., 36KB)
Chapter 4: Getting Organized, Identifying Problems and Opportunities (680KB)
- 4A. Getting Organized
  - Identify a Funding Source
  - Form an Advisory Group
  - Establish Technical Teams
  - Establish Points of Contact and a Decision Structure
  - Facilitate Involvement and Information Sharing Among Participants
  - Document the Process
- 4B. Problem and Opportunity Identification
  - Data Collection and Analysis
  - Existing Stream Corridor Structure, Functions, and Disturbances
  - Existing vs. Desired Structure and Functions: The Reference Condition
  - Causes of Altered or Impaired Conditions
  - Determination of Management Influence on Stream Corridor Conditions
  - Problem or Opportunity Statements for Stream Corridor Restoration
Chapter 5: Developing Goals, Objectives, and Restoration Alternatives (650KB)
- 5A. Developing Restoration Goals and Objectives
- 5B. Alternative Selection and Design
Chapter 6: Implement, Monitor, Evaluate and Adapt (1,200KB)
- 6A. Restoration Implementation
  - Securing Funding for Restoration and Implementation
  - Identifying Tools to facilitate Restoration Implementation
  - Division of Implementation Responsibilities
  - Installing Restoration Measures
  - Characteristics of Successful Implementation
- 6B. Restoration Monitoring, Evaluation and Adaptive Management
  - Restoration Monitoring
  - Restoration Evaluation
  - Adaptive Management
PART III: APPLYING RESTORATION PRINCIPLES (Intro., 60KB)
Chapter 7: Analysis of Corridor Condition (980KB)
- 7A. Hydrologic Process
  - Flow Analysis
  - Stage-Discharge Relationships
- 7B. Geomorphic Processes
  - Classification
  - Hydraulic Geometry: Streams in Cross Section
  - Stream Channel Stability: Natural Channels Prior to Reconstruction
  - Determining Local or Stream wide Channel Instability
- 7C. Biological Processes
  - Habitat Surveys
  - Biological Objectives: Diversity
  - Classification Systems
  - Vegetation-Hydroperiod Modelling
- 7D. Chemical Characteristics
  - Transport of Nutrients and Other Chemicals
  - Assessment of Water Quality
  - Data Collection
  - Quality Assurance and Quality Control
  - Data Analysis
Chapter 8: Restoration Design (3,800KB)
- 8A. Valley Form, Connectivity, and Dimension
  - Valley Shape
  - Corridor Connectivity and Dimension
  - Designing for Drainage and Topography
- 8B. Soil Properties
  - Compaction
  - Soil Microfauna
  - Soil Salinity
- 8C. Vegetative Communities
  - Plant Community Restoration
  - Horizontal Diversity
  - Vertical Diversity
  - Influence of Hydrology and Stream Dynamics
  - Soil Bioengineering for Floodplains and Uplands
- 8D. Riparian/Terrestrial Habitat Recovery
  - Vegetation
  - Greentree Reservoirs
  - Nest Structures
  - Nest Islands
  - Food Patches
- 8E. Stream Channel Restoration
  - Selecting/Defining the Restoration Reach
  - Alignment and Average Slope
  - Channel Dimensions
  - Computational Models
  - Channel Shape
  - Stability Assessment
- 8F. Streambank Stabilization Design
  - Direct Planting
  - Anchored Cutting Systems
  - Geotextile Systems
  - Integrated Systems
  - Trees and Logs
  - Combinations of Materials and Techniques
- 8G. In-Stream Habitat Recovery
  - In-Stream Habitat Features
  - In-Stream Habitat Structure
  - In-Stream Habitat Structure Design
- 8H. Land Use Scenarios
  - Design Approaches for Common Effects
  - Agriculture
  - Forestry
  - Mining
  - Recreation
  - Urbanization
Chapter 9: Restoration, Installation, Monitoring, and Management (1,300KB)
- 9A. Restoration Installation
  - Site Preparation
  - Site Clearing
  - Site Construction
  - Inspection
  - Maintenance
- 9B. Monitoring Techniques Appropriate for Evaluating Restoration Efforts
  - Monitoring Biological Attributes
  - Evaluating Physical Aspects of the System
  - Water Quality Monitoring
  - Human Interest Factors
- 9C. Restoration Management
  - Streams
  - Forests
  - Grazed Lands
  - Fish and Wildlife
  - Human Use
LITERATURE CITED Ref_a-h.pdf(65KB), Ref_i-p.pdf(50KB), Ref_q-z.pdf(50KB)
INDEX(30KB)
APPENDIX A: TECHNIQUES(1,900KB)
APPENDIX B: U.S./METRIC CONVERSION FACTORS